Street Renaming Honors Deaf Education Advocate Louise B. Miller

September 10, 2025

Louise B. Miller, a pioneering disability rights and education equity advocate, was honored with the renaming of the 1200 block of T Street NW to "Louise B. Miller Way" during a ceremony attended by district leaders and community members.

Who is affected

Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the District of Columbia
Families of students with hearing disabilities
The Miller family and descendants
Black deaf community members
The Gallaudet University community
District of Columbia Public Schools

What action is being taken

The 1200 block of T Street NW is being officially renamed "Louise B. Miller Way"
District leaders and community members are gathering to celebrate Miller's legacy
Gallaudet University is acknowledging Miller's contributions to deaf education
Community leaders are publicly recognizing Miller's impact on education equality
Disability rights advocates are using the street naming to highlight ongoing educational access efforts

Why it matters

Miller's advocacy created fundamental changes in educational access for deaf students
Her work established precedent for educational support systems within DC Public Schools
The street naming preserves and honors an important civil rights legacy in education
Miller's story highlights the historical struggles of Black deaf people that led to broader changes
The recognition serves as a reminder of ongoing efforts needed for educational equality
The dedication demonstrates how one parent's advocacy can lead to systemic change

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer